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Owen 'desperate' to face United

ESPN staff
October 10, 2012
Michael Owen joined Stoke from Manchester United in the summer © PA Photos
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Michael Owen may have missed out on a return to face Liverpool at Anfield, but the Stoke City striker is 'desperate' to feature against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The 32-year-old was released by United in the summer before joining Tony Pulis' side, but suffered a groin strain ahead of the Liverpool game.

Owen has struggled to secure a regular role in Stoke's starting XI but has made no secret of his desire to face Sir Alex Ferguson's side on October 20.

"I was looking at [the fixture list] thinking, 'Liverpool away, Man United away - it was going to be an interesting October,'" Owen told Sky Sports News.

"Obviously I missed the first one but I'm desperate to be fit for the second one.

"The lads are playing out their skin at the minute, so it's hard to get into the team, but my fitness is coming week by week and I'm really excited about the challenge ahead."

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